Here are a few comebacks for your next family gathering.

As BuzzFeed's politics lead, my job is to do the doomscrolling for you.

Note: Some responses have been lightly edited for clarity.Β 

"She was so shocked by my 'rudeness' that she couldn't respond other than to say I was rude. I just shrugged. If that had happened now, I would have responded to her 'rude' observation with 'quiet piggy.' I think 'quiet piggy' is the best response of all. How can they say ANYTHING after that?"

"They think they've got the conspiracy figured out? Nothing fucks up a conspiracy freak faster than telling them they've fallen for a bigger one."